CONCORDE

Named after the Concorde supersonic passenger airliner, which entered service in 1976 (four years after Randolph Engineering was founded), the Concorde is built to meet the same military standards as our classic Aviator. Featuring the iconic large teardrop shape worn by pilots during World War II, this style is loved for its fashion as well as for its sun protection.

Concorde in Bright Chrome with Gray Lenses

Built To Military Standards

We wanted to make a difference. Leave a mark. Be proud of something. So in 1978, we joined forces with the U.S. military to produce the HGU-4/P Aviator for fighter pilots. Each Aviator is built to strict guidelines of MIL-S-25948 standards, a 20-page document detailing the most complex manufacturing specs around.

Guaranteed for a lifetime. Or two.

Built to a higher standard using the world’s finest materials, we stand by each pair of frames we make. So much so, that we offer a lifetime warranty. Take them with you around the world, and back again.

23K Gold and Other Premium Metals

The same precious metal finishes found on the world’s finest timepieces are layered on at up to 5x the industry standard.

SKYTEC™ LENS TECHNOLOGY

Scratch-Resistant

For long lasting clarity
and extreme durability.

Drop Ball Tested

Tested for impact resistance with
a 5/8 inch steel ball from 50 inches.

Handmade and Detail-Driven

It takes our craftspeople over 6 weeks to build a single pair of Randolph glasses.
More than 200 steps go into making each frame—and most of these steps? –

Done by hand.

Metal Bending

Hand-cut and bent to flawlessly form each component.

Soldering

The bridge, hinges and other components are soldered by hand.

Tumbling

Porcelain and ceramic granules polish each frame to absolute perfection.

Signature Bayonet Temples Fit for Pilots,
Designed for Total Comfort

Our Iconic Bayonet temples were designed to slide easily under pilot headsets, helmets and other headgear. Which means pure comfort and ease. We also calculate the exact angle of the bend on the Skull temple to prevent headaches that may sometimes occur from undue temple pressure.

TRANSPORT IN STYLE

All frames come with a leather case and a microfiber cleaning cloth that doubles as a pouch.

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What others are saying

5 out of 5 "Oh.. wow"

T. Nicolow
– June 2, 2018

“Oh, wow” were my first words when viewing the world from my first pair of Randolph’s. They are the best sunnies I have ever worn.
Thank you to the family members that worked hard to keep the business viable with impeccable quality. Thank you to the smart people who placed their applications and now produce great glasses for all to enjoy.

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5 out of 5 I've had these glasses for close to a year. This is my review.

John Leet
– May 11, 2018

I’ve owned these sunglasses for around 9 months now, and I feel like it’s my responsibility to inform other people how much I do not regret my purchase. To start, the price is steep. Paying almost $300 for a pair of sunglasses is hard to justify, but after undergoing Lasik Eye Surgery, I needed to get a pair of polarized lenses. I had a few lineups of styles I like, but I settled on the Concorde’s. The build quality is excellent. Granted, I haven’t but much stress on the frames, but they feel stiff and reliable. The joints are secure, and in the time I’ve owned them, I’ve only need to tighten the screw on the left side of the frame once.

Speaking to the quality of the lenses, now, there was an incident where I’d accidentally dropped them lenses first on the ground. They fell at least 5ft, and I cringed when they hit the floor. Upon inspection, the lenses were absolutely scratch-free. In the 9 months I’ve owned them, the lenses remain without a blemish.

Aesthetically, they’re just the right fit for my large, square jaw. Overall, I very much recommend Randolph’s Sunglasses, and specifically, these pair of sunglasses.

Side note: If you’re going to buy these, I recommend getting polarized lenses. My optometrist informed me that regular dark lenses relax your eyes, but do little in the way of protection against the sun’s UV rays. Your eyes get more damaged without polarized lenses.

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5 out of 5 Randolph Clearly the Winner over AO Eyewear in the American-made Sunglasses Faceoff

Dustin
– April 2, 2018

I made the mistake of going against my initial gut feeling to buy the Concorde by first purchasing the similar General aviators from AO Eyewear instead. I returned the General to AO as the sunglasses were awkwardly oversized (lenses and temple arm) and had sub-par build quality.

On the other hand, the Concorde has phenomenal fit and exceptional build quality. You can even easily see/feel Randolph’s material superiority over AO Eyewear in the soft case included with the sunglasses. Furthermore, the Concorde comes with a little maintenance kit (mini Phillips and flathead combination screwdriver and spare nosepads and screws), a Randolph-branded microfibre cleaning cloth, and a lifetime guarantee, whereas AO’s General come with only a one-year warranty.

Given my delight over the Concorde, I would not hesitate to buy another pair of sunglasses from Randolph in the future.

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4 out of 5 Love the American Made!

Daniel
– March 19, 2018

I love my new Concords! The look great and feel super sturdy. My ONLY complaint is the bayonet style temple. They don’t stay on my head if I look down. Fall off every time. I don’t dare to mess with them to see if they can be tightened. I ordered them this way and got just what I wanted so its my own fault. Still my all time fav glasses! Love the look

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5 out of 5 Great purchase!

Andy Sandoval
– January 16, 2018

I love these sunglasses. I ordered the Concorde sunglasses. They are extremely well made, very durable and quite fashionable. I feel the price point is very reasonable based on the construction and materials. I have purchased Aviators from Ray Ban, which I love as well however they are somewhat delicate. I am now a fan for life for Randolph eyewear and will be ordering another style.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol-A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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